US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR & Stengel Ave

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 1.9MI East of Exit 59 · Structure no. 4829859

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
349 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,933
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR & Stengel Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR & Stengel Ave in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 71 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,933 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,727 by 2035. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesNS RR & Stengel Ave
Location1.9MI East of Exit 59
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58852, -83.63228
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,933 (2015)
Projected traffic20,727 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR & Stengel Ave built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR & Stengel Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR & Stengel Ave carry?

About 14,933 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR & Stengel Ave?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR & Stengel Ave?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.